Lasha Zivzivadze

Lasha Zivzivadze is the Head of Planning, Research and International Relations Department at the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement since February 2022, overseeing the implementation of strategic action plans and research in educational quality, as well as maintaining communication with donors and international organizations. Previously, Lasha served as a Project Manager for a joint project between the Estonian Centre for International Development and NCEQE, focusing on general education and quality development from January to June 2023, and worked as a National Consultant - Agricultural Economist for FAO, supporting the assessment of data collection tools for crop monitoring between September 2022 and March 2023. Additional roles included Project Coordinator for a UNDP initiative on modernizing vocational education and training related to agriculture and leadership positions within various ministries concerning agricultural policy and strategy. Lasha's educational background includes advanced degrees in Economics and related fields from institutions such as Masaryk University and Tbilisi State University.